Forest Lake School vs Saw Mill Road School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Forest Lake School
Wantagh · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
390 students
Saw Mill Road School
North Bellmore · Public elementary · Grades K–6
700 students
| Measure | Forest Lake School Wantagh, New York | Saw Mill Road School North Bellmore, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 90 Top 5% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank | #109 of 2,536 | #916 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #793 of 50,301 | #15628 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 390 | 700 |
| Enrollment | 390 | 700 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 6.7% | 18.7% |
| Students per teacher | 13.0 | 13.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 77% | 52% |
| city | Wantagh | North Bellmore |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Forest Lake School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (89.9 vs 63.8).
- •Forest Lake School does better on math proficiency (77% vs 52%).
- •Forest Lake School does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 47%).
- •Forest Lake School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (6.7% vs 18.7%).
- •Forest Lake School does better on students per teacher (13.0 vs 13.5).
- •Saw Mill Road School is the larger school with 700 students compared with 390.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Forest Lake School better than Saw Mill Road School?
On the Success Index (US), Forest Lake School ranks higher (89.9 vs 63.8 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Forest Lake School and Saw Mill Road School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Wantagh and North Bellmore in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Forest Lake School: 390. Saw Mill Road School: 700. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Forest Lake School and Saw Mill Road School rank in New York?
Forest Lake School is 109th of 2,536 and Saw Mill Road School is 916th of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).